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Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, released the following statement in response to Hillary Clinton's selection of TimKaineas her running mate:

"Secretary Clinton’s selection of SenatorKaineprovides some much needed sanity to the out-of-control fire that was the Republican convention this week.

"The hate-filled lies, dangerous rhetoric, and mob mentality of the last four days was shocking, and today’s pick reminds us that there are adults in the room who hold American values dear and are committed to governing towards a future of inclusion and unity.

"While SenatorKainehas been open about his personal reservations about abortion, he’s maintained a 100% pro-choice voting record in the U.S. Senate. He voted against dangerous abortion bans, he has fought against efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, and he voted to strengthen clinic security by establishing a federal fund for it. In the wake of clinic closures around the country due to deceptive TRAP laws, SenatorKainehas co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act, a bill that gives federal assurances that women will be able to access their constitutional right to abortion care regardless of what zip code they live in.

"In this country, we know that the vast majority of voters -7 in 10- believe abortion should be legal. Some of those voters are like Senator TimKaine- personally opposed to abortion but also strongly believe that this is a personal issue and not one for politicians to meddle in. This is core part of what it means to be pro-choice – supporting everyone’s individual decision making.

"When he was Governor, TimKainetook positions we disagreed with and actively campaigned against. We’re pleased that since then, his votes and public statements have been consistently in favor of trusting women to make our own decisions. And as with all of our allies, we weren’t afraid to voice disagreement with him then and we will not be afraid to disagree, if needed, with him as Vice President.

"The adoption of a Republican Party platform that will rob women - half the population - of our fundamental rights and freedoms is a clear window into the frightening agenda that will make the Trump-Pence misogyny all too real for Americans.

"Secretary Clinton’s record as a champion on abortion access, reproductive freedom and policies that support women and families could not be more stellar. She has laid out a clear agenda of expanding fundamental freedoms through repeal of the Hyde and Helms amendments and has strongly advocated for women through expanded family planning and access to contraception, providing paid family leave and assuring robust pregnancy nondiscrimination. We trust Secretary Clinton would not select SenatorKaine, and SenatorKainewould not accept the position, if he could not fully support Secretary Clinton’s robust agenda when it comes to preserving and expanding reproductive freedom and justice."

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Contact: Kaylie Hanson Long, khanson@prochoiceamerica.org

2016 Canvassing Summit Recap

Dear NARAL Pro-Choice ,

Last weekend staff and volunteer activists from NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota,

Together we spoke with hundreds of South Dakotans about reproductive choice and were greeted with overwhelmingly warm salutations.

Over the next several weeks we will be working diligently to speak with more and more community members to change the narrative around reproductive choice in South Dakota.

It goes without saying that we have made huge strides in South Dakota toward changing the narrative on reproductive choice. Our success is attributed to support from dedicated volunteers, staff and donors like yourself.

To continue this life-changing work for women and families in South Dakota, we needyour support. You can provide support in multiple ways, through a one time gift or monthly donations. Any size gift makes a huge difference. Donate today!

"Trapped” follows a handful of clinics providing abortion care that are threatened by new pieces TRAP legislation being passed around from state to state. TRAP legislation is defined as Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers, and is gaining popularity among anti-choice legislators throughout the country. The film simultaneously follows clinics in Mississippi as well as Whole Woman’s Health clinics in Texas involved with the Supreme Court case Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt, and provides a comprehensive explanation of the the legislation threatening to close 2/3rds of the clinics in Texas. "Trapped” also educates viewers on the dangerous implications of the precedent set by this decision; if the court comes down with a 4-4 ruling, the legislation stands, and opens up the possibility for other states to pass equally restrictive laws that could close clinics across America, including the sole clinic that remains open in South Dakota.

The film was impactful, and there was a palpable buzz of affect throughout the theater after the lights came up. Our goal with this film was to inform and inspire our supporters, and based on conversations with attendees following the film, we achieved just that.

To learn more and find a Trapped screening in your area, follow this link! http://www.trappeddocumentary.com/

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering with us?

We have numerous events coming up and we could use your support. Make sure to check out our events page and contact us at info@prochoicesd.org for more info about volunteering!

Reproductive advocates and three state organizations joined efforts to plan All Access: Sioux Falls on the rooftop patio at Club David. This event featured local musicians, poets and a spread of swag from each affiliated organization.

Together with Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota we attended the 2016 Pride Festival! We made countless connections and met over 200 new members! We also introduced our new line of buttons that feature historical pro-choice women, phrases and some pretty hilarious one liners. We were proud to stand with the LGBT Community of Sioux Falls, thank you to the Center for Equality for hosting a fabulous event!

NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota, together with NARAL Pro-Choice America and staff from five states across the country, descended upon Sioux Falls over the first weekend in June 2016, for its first-ever activist training. Dozens of reproductive freedom advocates went door-to-door in the city of Sioux Falls June 4 and 5, to identify supporters and incite pro-choice activism in South Dakota.

MSNBC Reports on South Dakota's HB 1162, an anti-abortion law that allegedly curbs sexism. The reality is that it is just the latest in a long line of anti-choice legislation to come out of South Dakota.

The pro-choice movement has had enough of an extreme minority taking up a disproportionate amount of political space with an ideologically driven and outdated agenda. In 2014, the pendulum starts to swing back.

As expected, the Food and Drug Administration an additional three years of protection from generic competition to the makers of the most popular form of the emergency contraceptive pill, Plan B One Step.

Don't fret, Texas gals: you can still get abortion pills at your local flea market! Who needs safe and legal healthcare when you can get taken advantage of by sellers who have absolutely no medical expertise?